The Bound Between Us

Chapter 20

Anastasia’s heart raced as she quickly turned to look at Herman, trying to gauge his reaction

1 didn’t mean to hide anything from you,” she explained anxiously. “I didn’t come to the reunion because of my ex Don’t get the wrong idea”

When they first met, Anastasia had mentioned a previous relationship. Judging by Cason’s reaction, Herman had quickly picked up on their history. Even if Anastasia didn’t have any lingering feelings, it seemed clear that Cason did.

At a stoplight, Herman parked the car steadily looking over at her Anastasia, don’t worry. I trust you”

Her eyes widened in surprise at his words. Any other man would have been a tad upset, even if they didn’t show it.

Herman was calm, though He wasn’t angry or jealous. But when she remembered they were a newly married couple in name only, without an emotional foundation, it made sense.

Unaware of her thoughts, Herman wasn’t angry or jealous because Cason wasn’t a threat.

Even though Herman wasn’t bothered, Anastasia still felt the need to explain, “We dated for half a year in high school, then both of us got into Riverdale College. His family sent him abroad, so we lost contact. We weren’t very serious.”

The light turned green, and Herman started the car “You were a student at Riverdale College. Why did you choose to sell stuff at a night market?” “Huh?” Anastasia was surprised. The thing Herman was curious about was pretty strange. He wasn’t interested in her past with Cason?

After gathering her thoughts, she answered. “My family had some issues, su I dropped out after my first year. I didn’t graduate.”

Seeing her discomfort, Herman didn’t press further

they got back to Harmony Meadows, she couldn’t help but say, “I was a design major. I loved jewelry design. But a controversy happened and caused a big fuss. I was heartbroken and couldn’t handle the pressure,

of this. Her memories of that year at Riverdale

were random fragments in her memory. She seemed to have gone through so much but had also forgotten a lot. She

of the controversy was also blurry. Monica said she was misunderstood. The truth wasn’t clear

her own living. The past didn’t matter anymore. What mattered was taking the right

more questions because he didn’t want to make her uncomfortable. She had gotten into Riverdale College but dropped out. There was

it?”

College, her life would definitely have been better now.

I don’t regret anything.

approvingly. “I believe you can do

were determined, just like the first time he met her when she asked him if he was willing to marry her.

you drink tonight?” Anastasia noticed for the first time that Herman didn’t smell like alcohol.

and they rarely

tonight, so I thought I’d come home early and help you

social obligations, he just had Flynn go in his

If not, I can make

“I’ll go work in the study for a

needed some space right

“Okay”

a bit. The reunion had definitely